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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.07, 1,205.07 and 495.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.07, 1,205.07 and 495.09 is: 742.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.07 : 1,205.07 = 495.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.07/1,205.07 = 495.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.07x = 1,205.07 × 495.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.07x = 596,618.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,618.11/803.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.92

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